Gilbert Burns says he didn't plan to retire but was prepared to if performance suffered

Gilbert Burns stated he had not planned to retire after his recent fight but was mentally prepared for that possibility. He explained that if he couldn't perform at his best level again, he would be ready to walk away because he doesn't want to just fight for a paycheck. Burns revealed his post-fighting plans include becoming an MMA manager, saying he knows how to build a career and wants to help fighters. He also plans to open a gym in South Florida with close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing not just on teaching martial arts but on changing children's lives and futures. Burns emphasized he never wanted to open a gym before but is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.